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New Songs for film “Drop of Love”

Friday, June 11th, 2010

I’ve been writing the score and several songs for an independent film titled “Drop of Love.”  We’re nearing completion, and finishing up mixing a number of original songs I’ve composed with lyrics by Golam Mustofa, the director of the film.

We’ve had number of great vocalists on this project, and I’ve really enjoyed working with them!  I’ve posted two of the songs on the Shiny Nickel Music blog (www.blog.shinynickelmusic.com).

PJ Parker made the trek out to my Long Beach studio and recorded an amazing vocal for the song “It’s A Beautiful World.”  PJ is a great composer as well as vocalist– Check out her latest news here

The track “You Are The One” was recorded by Benjamin Jenkins, a vocalist in England, and he really does a wonderful job on this track!

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I’m finishing up several other original songs for this film, as well as working with the Canadian composer Jonathan Rabson, who is writing several original songs for the film as well.  Stay tuned for more news on the release date for the film and soundtrack CD.

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Richmond County Orchestra Premieres

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

On Sunday December 13th at 3pm, the Richmond County Orchestra will premiere a new piece by saxophonist and composer Frank Lakewood, arranged by Christopher Rinaman.  The piece is entitled “The Sand, the Sea and the Stars” and is a beautiful melody featuring Frank Lakewood on soprano saxophone, and backed by the Richmond County Orchestra.

Also, this concert will include my arrangement of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” to honor the Staten Island Little League World Champions.
Richmond County OrchestraConcert Details:

http://www.richmondcountyorchestra.org/

Richmond County Orchestra & New American Youth Ballet in The Nutcracker Plus 2009.
St John’s University Upper Level Student Campus Center
300 Howard Ave. Staten Island NY 10301
718-876-7945

Sunday December 13th 2009 3pm
$25 suggested contribution at door
Students & Children FREE!

Come join us for this timeless Holiday Classic, choreographed by “Dance Teacher of the Year” Elizabeth Flores, an international conductor Maestro Alan Aurelia plus the  fabulous Richmond County Orchestra, who has performed at the Guggenheim Museum, to rave reviews in the NY Times. The Richmond County Orchestra, helping out its community,putting the Class in Classical Music.

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August Projects

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Though this has been a challenging summer for everyone, I’ve been working on some interesting projects this month for a variety of great artists I feel lucky to have as clients.  It’s really fun working in so many different genres and getting a chance to “wear all those hats!”

  • I’m working with the Bangladeshi film director Golam Mustafa to create the score on his original feature-length digital film called “Drop of Love.”  This has been a really interesting project for me– I’ve been checking out Indian & Bengali folk music for use in the score.  I’m also writing several original songs for use in the film.  This project will be completed soon, and I hope to share some of this new music soon.  Find out more info here:  http://www.wix.com/MMovie365/ADropOfLoveDrop of Love
  • In July, I completed several arrangements for the beautiful singer Giada Valenti for her concert appearance in Milwaukee.  Giada is filming a special on PBS this fall– so look for that on your local PBS station in the future.  Visit Giada’s web site:  http://www.giadavalenti.com/
  • I’m working with Richard Manigoe, a great singer in the Columbus, Ohio area, on several big band arrangements.  He’s selected a few great tunes from the Count Basie library that we’re arranging and updating for his band.
  • Also in the big band realm, I’m transcribing an arrangement of Bobby Darin’s recording of “This Could Be the Start of Something” (by Steve Allen) for Sonny Miles and his big band Nostalgia.
  • Matt Farbo has a great cover band in Illinois and I’m creating horn arrangements for his three-piece horn section for a few great rock tunes.
  • I recently completed several gospel piano arrangements for singer Linda Pino in Staten Island, NY.  Linda is a long-time client, and I always I enjoy working on her music.
  • David Chamberlain has a trombone octet in New York City, and I’m transcribing a few classic JJ Johnson arrangements– Eight trombones and rhythm section is a glorious sound!
  • I’m excited to be working again with the saxophonist and composer Frank Lakewood on an orchestration of his original composition for the Richmond County Orchestra.  I hope to have more information on the premiere of this piece in the future.

I hope everyone has had a great summer– Please contact me if I can assist with any of your upcoming projects.

Chris Rinaman

(888) 416-9274
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info@shinynickelmusic.com

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September Projects - Julian Sage and a new film score upcoming!

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

September is turning into a busy month.  I’m working on several projects for the great, young singer Julian Sage.  This young man is a talented singer who has a gift for Italian songs.  

Check out Julian’s page on Myspace at www.juliansage.com 
We will be working on tracks for Julian’s new album, so more information on that later this year.
Also, I am about to begin work on the score for a new film that hopefully will be released on DVD in early 2009.  I hope to have some more information and share some audio samples soon.
Other recent projects:
  • A big band arrangement of “All or Nothing At All” for Steven Maglio– visit Steve’s website at www.stevenmaglio.com
  • Orchestral arrangement of “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” for the wonderful singer Giada Valenti
  • Arrangements for the wedding band Doubletake
  • Arrangements & transcriptions for saxophonist Dan Kiely for his contemporary jazz project
  • And I’ve been busy with several singers helping them to prepare arrangements and transcriptions for auditions and performances– so please give me a call at (888) 416-9274 if I can be of any assistance.
I’m finally settled into my new studio space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and will have some photos to share soon.

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